Somethings Gotta Give (song)

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This article is about the John Butler Trio song. For other songs with similar titles, see Something's Gotta Give (disambiguation).

“Somethings Gotta Give”
Single by The John Butler Trio
Released	December 6, 2004
Recorded	Track 1: Woodstock Studios, Melbourne Tracks 2 & 3: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (July 9, 2004)
Genre	Funk, Roots
Length	13:01
Label	Jarrah
Producer	John Butler
The John Butler Trio singles chronology
What You Want (2004) Somethings Gotta Give (2004) Funky Tonight (2006)

Somethings Gotta Give is a 2004 single by the John Butler Trio. Released on December 6, 2004, in Australia only, "Somethings Gotta Give" is a blend of funk, rock, blues, roots, and the traditional sound of a jam band. The cover art was designed and photographed by regular Tom Walker, and features a blurred image of fans moshing at a concert.

[edit] Track Listing

All tracks written by John Butler, and mixed/engineered by Robyn Mai

1. "Somethings Gotta Give" - 3:05
   
2. "Ocean" [live] - 6:07
   
3. "Somethings Gotta Give" [live] - 3.49
   

[edit] Personnel

• John Butler - Amplified 11-String Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
• Shannon Birchall - Double Bass, Backing Vocals
• Michael Barker - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

[edit] Trivia

• The single is an Enhanced CD and contains the film clip for "Somethings Gotta Give" when put in a PC.
• The single was released in Australia only.

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